FAPA-CP Leaders Present at HISFARMA 2025 in Bali on Advancing MTM in Community Pharmacy Practice

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Bali, Indonesia. May 10, 2025 – Assistant Professor Rungpetch Sakulbumrungsil, President of the FAPA College of Pharmacy (FAPA-CP), and Associate Professor Nusaraporn Ketsomboon, Vice President, were invited speakers at HISFARMA 2025, the annual national scientific conference for community pharmacists organized by the Indonesian Pharmacists Association (IAI), held from May 9 to 11, 2025.

Their presentation focused on "MTM Adherence Tools for Chronic Disease in Community Pharmacy Practice." The session highlighted practical strategies and tools in Medication Therapy Management (MTM) to support chronic disease prevention and improve patient adherence in community pharmacy settings.

Franciscus Kristianto, Chairman of Continuing Education at the Indonesian Pharmacists Association (IAI), and the President of FAPA CP Indonesia Chapter served as the moderator for the session, facilitating in-depth discussions and audience interaction.

The presentation drew enthusiastic interest from attending pharmacists, who actively engaged in the Q&A session and expressed a keen interest in implementing MTM services with patients in their pharmacy practices. The discussion reflected a growing awareness of the essential role community pharmacists play in chronic disease management and public health promotion in Indonesia.

This participation exemplifies the ongoing commitment between FAPA-CP and the Indonesian pharmacy community to advancing pharmacy practice and professional development across the region. Following the session, discussions were initiated on the potential establishment of a Community of Practice (CoP) on Medication Therapy Management (MTM) under the FAPA-CP framework. This proposed CoP would engage pharmacists interested in MTM implementation and could serve as a platform for cross-country collaboration, knowledge exchange, and future research to support chronic disease management in community pharmacy settings.